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Hmm, :spyder: gets pretty expensive...

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From the look in the catalog, it looks that G-10 Crossbill is screwed, not riveted, together - is that true? If yes... another knife I must have.

I will be all over these.
C51GPFG Rookie, Foliage Green G-10 Handle, Plain $154.95

C92GBP Kopa, Giraffe Bone Handle, Plain $249.95

C18WMPS Goddard, White Micarta Handle, ComboEdge $179.95

TazKristi wrote:As for the CPM-S90V Millies, they're not listed, but they are coming soon.

oh boy, is it Christmas again??

Michael, thanx for the reminder on the blood. I'm past due.

Some of the prices do seem high. Sorry, exotic materials and very high quality craftsmanship do present their challenges.

Another challenge is that many of the expensive models are limited in their production numbers.

The "Sage" is a project model that I've been trying to create for a few years. The knife itself is a 3" blade Walker linerlock. I know, the last thing we need is another 3" knife :o .

I guess part of the purpose for the model is that we do not have very many linerlocks in our line and linerlocks are desired by many.

But the real purpose is a bit deeper. The design itself is a synthesis between the Native design (3" mid lock-back with no "hump") and a Caly3 (3" mid lock-back with a large "hump"). "Sometimes you feel like a hump, sometimes you don't" :rolleyes: and sometimes you're not sure :p

The Sage pattern has a small hump (not sure ). It's wider than the Caly3, but narrower than the Native. It is "leaf" blade shape with a finger choil. Full flat grind. Carbon Fiber scales, full skeletonized liners. The knife is made in Taiwan, but the S30V is shipped from the US. It is a nice EDC design (I'm biased) that carries and uses comfortably.

The first model is a "recognition" of Michael Walker's contribution to our knife industry. His Linerlock creation and the use of a ball bearing / detent has made a mark on the industry that we all get to enjoy.

Follow up models (6 months to a year between) will use the same pattern, the same flat ground S30V, but will be a "recognition" of another "folding knife lock creation" by a different person using different handle materials.

An opportunity to offer respect to those "lock" pioneers as well as compare different locks in the same format.

I might fall on my face, but I'm hoping there is enough interest to support the R&D & engineering required to fit a new lock into each model and maintain a limited production.

sal

sal wrote:
The "Sage" is a project model that I've been trying to create for a few years. The knife itself is a 3" blade Walker linerlock. I know, the last thing we need is another 3" knife :o .

I guess part of the purpose for the model is that we do not have very many linerlocks in our line and linerlocks are desired by many.

But the real purpose is a bit deeper. The design itself is a synthesis between the Native design (3" mid lock-back with no "hump") and a Caly3 (3" mid lock-back with a large "hump"). "Sometimes you feel like a hump, sometimes you don't" :rolleyes: and sometimes you're not sure :p
sal

It is never enough 3" blades. :)

The Sage pattern has a small hump (not sure ). It's wider than the Caly3, but narrower than the Native. It is "leaf" blade shape with a finger choil. Full flat grind. Carbon Fiber scales, full skeletonized liners. The knife is made in Taiwan, but the S30V is shipped from the US. It is a nice EDC design (I'm biased) that carries and uses comfortably.

sal

Can we see pictures, please?
I am not big CF fan, but everything else sound extremly interesting.

Thanks for sharing info about the Sage. I can't wait for these new models. :)

:spyder: Carbon fibre, eh? Thank heavens, a knife I can bring myself to pass on. I really can't afford all these wonderful knives and c.f. handles' extra $50 to the price helps nudge me into telling myself "no!" Although this blade shape sounds pretty tasty :o :spyder:

If more makers and manufacturers incorporated a choil into the liner locks being made they'd be a whole step up in reliability in my opinion.

I look forward to seeing and handling your example and look for others to follow suit Sal.

Great job.

STR

I'm missing the Anso Rocklobster on the list, so either it's coming out anytime real soon, or it's on the backburner... Any hints?

I think that the Sage sounds awesome! The Caly3 is my favorite EDC, and probably even my favorite Spyderco knife. The concept that you describe sounds like a great piece of work!

sal wrote:I know, the last thing we need is another 3" knife :o .

I personally think that 3" is about the perfect size. Mostly due to personal preference, as 3" seems to fit my hand the best; but partly because 3" seems to be about the largest you can make a knife before NKP's start freaking out.

sal wrote:Follow up models (6 months to a year between) will use the same pattern, the same flat ground S30V, but will be a "recognition" of another "folding knife lock creation" by a different person using different handle materials.

An opportunity to offer respect to those "lock" pioneers as well as compare different locks in the same format.

I might fall on my face, but I'm hoping there is enough interest to support the R&D & engineering required to fit a new lock into each model and maintain a limited production.

I absolutely love this idea! :D

I also have to say that I incredibly appreciate the fact that you're willing to pursue a product that attempts to honor pioneers in the industry, even though it might not work out too well for you. That is high class, and is a major reason why I support Spyderco. :cool:

Sal, 3" is the perfect blade size for any EDC pocket knife, good move here.

Michael Walker's knives are beautiful, and anytime you say "native" and "caly3" I automatically think of a great EDC knife that I need to have.

I can not wait to see how this one turns out.

Now, whens that foliage rookie hittin the market? :D

My $.23 cents....

Since trying out the Military and previously not liking liner locks......I will definately be buying more liners locks from Spyderco.

I still want a Captain. I don't know why as it just looks goofy to me, but yet it appeals to me.

I really cannot wait for the Wilkins model and the ANSØ model. I have wanted a Rock Lobster for a long time. I hope it comes to fruition.

Lum, Flat Ground G10 Delica, White Delica, Sage (WOW SAL!), Phoenix, Wings, Orange UKPN, Dyad...
Can't... hold... onto... money... must... spend... more...
-Mat

I love the Sage concept, as I'm a bit of a lock junkie. I hope you'll be including Spyderco's contributions to folding knife lock technology by making compression and ball lock versions.

Sal, thanks for the clarification on the Sage !!! :)

Cross between two of my favourite blades (Native and Caly3), leaf blade, linerlock, etc... etc.... How can I resist :D

Sign me up for the first iteration. I'm sure it'll be successful and will be sure to comment on them when they come out. Make mine Boye Dentless please :)

Cheers
Dan

sal wrote:The "Sage" is a project model that I've been trying to create for a few years. The knife itself is a 3" blade Walker linerlock. I know, the last thing we need is another 3" knife :o .

I guess part of the purpose for the model is that we do not have very many linerlocks in our line and linerlocks are desired by many.

But the real purpose is a bit deeper. The design itself is a synthesis between the Native design (3" mid lock-back with no "hump") and a Caly3 (3" mid lock-back with a large "hump"). "Sometimes you feel like a hump, sometimes you don't" :rolleyes: and sometimes you're not sure :p

The Sage pattern has a small hump (not sure ). It's wider than the Caly3, but narrower than the Native. It is "leaf" blade shape with a finger choil. Full flat grind. Carbon Fiber scales, full skeletonized liners. The knife is made in Taiwan, but the S30V is shipped from the US. It is a nice EDC design (I'm biased) that carries and uses comfortably.

The first model is a "recognition" of Michael Walker's contribution to our knife industry. His Linerlock creation and the use of a ball bearing / detent has made a mark on the industry that we all get to enjoy.

Follow up models (6 months to a year between) will use the same pattern, the same flat ground S30V, but will be a "recognition" of another "folding knife lock creation" by a different person using different handle materials.

An opportunity to offer respect to those "lock" pioneers as well as compare different locks in the same format.

I might fall on my face, but I'm hoping there is enough interest to support the R&D & engineering required to fit a new lock into each model and maintain a limited production.

sal

Very nice idea! If this pulls through, that'll actually be quite an amazing design if it can fit all the different kinds of locks in there. It's not as easy as it looks (although I find based on my own designs that putting a comp lock in is much easier than any others). Out of curiosity Sal, will this include that stop-lock?

BTW, what about the lock pioneer who designed the ball lock, compression lock and stop lock, ehh?

I can't wait to get my hands on a Sage. The carbon fiber handles do it for me and I'll have to have one. I like automatic knives so am not a big liner lock fan unless there is good quality control. That said I am confident that if it says Spyderco on the blade it will work well. I just bought my second Military BG-42 and the liner lock works very well on both. I will get one in S90V as soon as I get the cash. Alot of great looking knives in the works, can't wait.